Jordan Henderson was injured during England’s celebrations. (Image: Getty)
Harry Kane has given an update after his team-mate Jordan Henderson was injured during England’s celebrations after they beat Mexico 3-2.
Speaking to the BBC immediately after his team-mate’s accident, England captain Harry Kane said with a broken voice: “Yeah Hendo just fell over there. I think he’s OK. Something to do with his arm.”
Before BBC host Kelly Cates explained: “Kane says he’s absolutely fine but he did fall over the advertising hoardings. That’s what we think happened. He looked like he was getting some oxygen as he was stretchered off the pitch. We wish Jordan Henderson well.”
Jude Bellingham added on his friend: “He’s in a bit of bother. But our medical team have got everything under control. I’m best not to give too much detail, I don’t know everything that’s going on. Everyone was there to support him and even that was beautiful to see.”
The moment left Thomas Tuchel with mixed emotions after 10-man England’s heroic World Cup win against Mexico was followed by Jordan Henderson sustaining what he called “quite a serious injury” falling over an advertising hoarding during the celebrations.
The Estadio Azteca witnessed a thrilling last-16 tussle on Sunday evening, with the visitors making a dream start through Jude Bellingham’s quickfire brace before Julian Quinones struck and Jarell Quansah saw red.
England captain Harry Kane scored a penalty and then gave away one converted by Raul Jimenez as Tuchel’s 10 men dug deep to seal a chaotic 3-2 win and set up a quarter-final against Norway.
The final whistle sparked wild celebrations, with players pouring onto the pitch before standing in front of their fans for a now traditional rendition of Oasis’ ‘Wonderwall’.
But unused substitute Henderson took a nasty fall climbing back over the advertising boards following the singalong, leaving the field on a stretcher before being taken to a hospital in Mexico City.
It was later confirmed he would not return to Kansas City with the rest of the squad on Sunday evening as he continued to receive medical treatment.
“My emotions are very mixed,” England boss Tuchel said. “I’m just proud of the mentality and the attitude.
“Round of 32, round of 16 is the moment in tournaments where you find a way to win.
“We did it with pure mentality, with heart. We overcame every obstacle that was thrown at us.
“I am so proud of the mentality and the will of this team. It is a very, very special night for us.
“Mixed feelings also because I am exhausted, of course, and emotional but also sad because Jordan got injured.
“He injured his wrist. He is at the moment at the hospital, so it is quite a serious injury.
“It just doesn’t fit to the evening that Jordan is now not with us. I don’t know the procedure what is going on. I just did the press, and the doc told me he’s in hospital.”